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Omaha News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Omaha News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Omaha, Nebraska (USA): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Omaha News Today — May 14, 2026

    Omaha News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Omaha police are investigating the death of a man found in his car outside a downtown apartment complex, while thieves stole a truck and erased fingerprints in a residential area. Denise Powell has won the Democratic nomination for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, setting up a key election against Mark Reynolds.
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  • Omaha News Today — May 13, 2026

    Omaha News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Omaha's Nebraska primary election results show strong Democratic gains in key districts and Republican consolidation in rural areas, shaping the governor’s and congressional races. The University of Nebraska Omaha received a $2 million grant to boost STEM education through K-12 teacher programs and local school partnerships.
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  • Omaha News Today — May 12, 2026

    Omaha News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Omaha officials are monitoring a potential hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship passengers arriving at Eppley Airport, with Nebraska Medicine conducting surveillance and hospitals observing U.S. citizens for possible exposure. Meanwhile, Nebraska Democrats are locked in a heated House primary race in the competitive ‘blue dot’ district, focusing on healthcare and infrastructure policies.
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    1 min
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